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Ok I am pretty sure I know the answer BUT would be interested in hearing any and all opinions on this scenario.
Please remember this is hypothetical only as far as I know.

Ok lets say you have a sibling couple H/B, H/S they are in a happy GSA relationship they have decided to pick up and start all over together in a new town in a new state on the other side of the country lets say.
They live as husband and wife for all outside appearances and no questions asked as they have they same last name for maybe 15 or more yrs. OR exactly same scenario but with different last names either or case.
if they (couple) had always been treated by the community, church, local gov.
everyone, as a "common law" marriage couple.
If the state was a "common law" state would they be considered to be "common law" husband and wife ?

Or better yet they (couple) go to New Zealand or a country with a nation wide "common law" marriage set up.
Because they are foreigners no one would have a clue and if the last name were the same would there be questions ?

Im just curious as to the thoughts you might have on this.

Thanks for your opinions !